Crime & Safety
Macomb County, MI Sheriff Announces Major Leadership Change
MOUNT CLEMENS, MI — A leadership change is underway at the Macomb County Sheriff's Office after Sheriff Anthony Wickersham announced the appointment of veteran law enforcement officer Ryan Ruttan as t
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-11-02T14:45:35.501Z
MOUNT CLEMENS, MI — A leadership change is underway at the Macomb County Sheriff 's Office after Sheriff Anthony Wickersham announced the appointment of veteran law enforcement officer Ryan Ruttan as the department's new undersheriff, placing him in a key position overseeing public safety operations across the county.
According to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, Ruttan will assist in managing the department's daily operations while supporting its law enforcement responsibilities and services to residents throughout Macomb County, part of the Detroit metropolitan area.
Ruttan brings extensive experience in criminal investigations, corrections, patrol operations and specialized law enforcement assignments.
He began his career with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office before joining the Macomb County Sheriff's Office in 2002.
Throughout his career, Ruttan has served in multiple divisions, including the Traffic Bureau, Sheriff's Enforcement Team and Detective Bureau.
His professional background also includes narcotics enforcement, undercover operations, SWAT assignments and participation in federal investigations as a task force member.
Ruttan earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Michigan State University and graduated from Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command.
His service has earned recognition through Fraternal Order of Police citations for Meritorious Service and multiple Macomb County Sheriff's Office Professional Excellence Awards.
In 2017, he was named Command Officer of the Year.
"Captain Ruttan has demonstrated leadership and a commitment to the mission of the Sheriff's Office," Wickersham said in the announcement.
The sheriff added that he was confident in Ruttan's ability to help lead the agency and support its employees and the residents they serve.
As undersheriff, Ruttan will help oversee departmental operations and assist Wickersham in managing one of southeastern Michigan's county law enforcement agencies.
The Sheriff's Office did not specify an effective appointment date or identify Ruttan's predecessor in the announcement.